City safety & data profile

Apple ValleyCA

Apple Valley, CA is a 72K-resident city in San Bernardino County with a median household income of $69,882.

San Bernardino County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Apple Valley, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Apple Valley has a population larger than 88% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $407,400, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

72K
Population
Top 12%
By size
$69,882
Median income
$407,400
Median home
16.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Apple Valley

Apple Valley posts a median household income higher than 37% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Apple Valley area.

Top 63%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Apple Valley

Where Apple Valley income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$69,882 Bottom 37% higher than 37% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. CA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Apple Valley, CA beyond the headline numbers

Apple Valley sits inside San Bernardino County, California, at roughly 34.50°N, -117.19°W. Population 72,174, $69,882 median household income. Median home value $407,400, median rent $1,444. Poverty rate 16.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Apple Valley's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 37.4%, then high blood pressure at 37.3%. 1 hospital in/around Apple Valley, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Apple Valley from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
72,174
Apple Valley
Median Income
$69,882
+3% vs avg
Median Home Value
$407,400
+79% vs avg
Median Age
36.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (San Bernardino County) - Apple Valley's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
2.2M+7%
Median Income
$85,478+58%
Median Home Value
$505,000+127%
Poverty Rate
13.3%-29%
Unemployment
7%-51%

Economics

Economics indicators for Apple Valley, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,444/mo
Poverty Rate
16.6% +17% vs avg
Unemployment 7.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 18.9%
Work From Home 9.7%
Public Transit 0.5%

Population

White 52.3%
African American 7.8%
Asian 3.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
37.4%
High Blood Pressure
37.3%
Obesity
34.6%
Physical Inactivity
27.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.4%
Binge Drinking
14.6%
Current Smoking
14.6%
Diabetes
13.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 55.1%
Annual Checkup 72.4%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.6%
Stroke
4.2%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Apple Valley, CA? ▼
Apple Valley, CA has a population of 72,174 people, located in San Bernardino County, California.
What is the median household income in Apple Valley? ▼
The median household income in Apple Valley, CA is $69,882 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 16.6%.
What is the median home value in Apple Valley? ▼
The median home value in Apple Valley, CA is $407,400. Median rent is $1,444/month.
What are the top health concerns in Apple Valley? ▼
The top health indicators in Apple Valley include Short Sleep Duration (37.4%), High Blood Pressure (37.3%), Obesity (34.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Apple Valley? ▼
Apple Valley has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Apple Valley? ▼
The median age in Apple Valley, CA is 36.5 years. 18.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Apple Valley, CA is located in San Bernardino County, California. With a population of 72K and a $69,882 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Apple Valley area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Apple Valley's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (San Bernardino County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.